HYUNDAI’S ‘large bopper’ Palisade SUV is rolling into dealerships with pricing for the entry stage Elite 3.8 V6 petrol FWD beginning at $65,900 plus on-road prices and the two.2-litre diesel Elite AWD including $4000.
Top quality Highlander variants with the identical powertrain specs begin from r $75,900 plus ORCs for the petrol FWD and an additional $4000 for the diesel AWD.
That is the second crack at Palisade SUV for Hyundai with the Aussie flagship mannequin present process minor tweaks alongside the best way since initially launching in late 2020.
For 2023, extensively revised “new” Palisade lobs with extra imposing styling, augmented security, an unlimited grille and extra options throughout the four-variant vary.
Hyundai is selling new Palisade as its “premium, high-tech, flagship SUV,” and as such, it beneficial properties extra equipment and important revisions below the boxy pores and skin, but in addition scores “section main” security additions and enhanced inside design parts.
Add to {that a} tempting array of additional tech’ and luxurious options and also you get a clearer understanding of the brand new mannequin vary and pricing scale which is a soar up over the outgoing mannequin.
An expanded suite of SmartSense driver help and superior lively security options are listed throughout the board that incorporate the fascinating Ahead Collision-Avoidance Help with Junction Turning perform, Clever Velocity Restrict Help, a Multi anti-Collision Braking system, a 3D Encompass View Monitor perform, Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Help and in a primary for Hyundai, Reverse Gentle Information perform.
Hyundai’s pioneering front-centre-side airbag additionally types a part of the in depth security suite.
For tech’ heads there’s a 12.3-inch full digital instrument cluster and 12.3-inch touchscreen multimedia system normal throughout the vary designed to boost consumer expertise.
Moreover, new Palisade boasts a digital electro-chromatic rear-view mirror, Hyundai Bluelink and different Hyundai-first options.
Hyundai Bluelink and accompanying linked automotive providers make it straightforward to remain linked, with a five-year complimentary subscription.
Bluelink permits a swag of security equipment throughout the board not on the earlier mannequin together with Automated Collision Notification, an SOS emergency name perform, pure language server-based Voice Management, server-based Related Routing Navigation and plenty of different options.
Bluelink also can let customers hook up with their Palisade from wherever through a smartphone, and ensure it’s protected, wholesome, and able to go. They will ship deliberate routes from house to their automotive, obtain emergency help mechanically after an accident and discover, test and even remotely lock or begin their automotive with their most well-liked local weather settings.
“With a daring new type, enhanced luxurious, and extra segment-leading security know-how for 2023, Palisade continues its place because the SUV flagship of the Hyundai vary,” mentioned Hyundai Motor Firm Australia CEO Ted Lee.
Hyundai says the 2 trim ranges, Elite and Highlander, are designed to make sure consumers can entry a tech-focused SUV in a bundle completely matched to their wants and life-style.
The three.8-litre GDi petrol V6 with two-wheel drive is carried over whereas the two.2-litre CRDi turbo-diesel has revised HTRAC all-wheel drive and each engines have a revised eight-speed automated transmission connected.
The Palisade might be optioned with a seven- or eight-seat structure, the previous with two particular person captain-type chairs within the center row as a no price possibility.
Palisade’s new more durable look is accentuated by putting new 20-inch alloy wheel designs, with unique design parts setting the range-topping Highlander aside.
By way of look, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade has an much more commanding frontal look than the earlier mannequin with a good greater slatted grille dominating. Referred to as the “parametric defend grille” it’s flanked by new vertically stacked LED headlights. Most different physique panels are carried over with minor element adjustments.
Moreover, Palisade scores premium skid plates and square-shaped exhaust shops.
High-of-the-range Highlander steps up normal tools to new ranges for Palisade and now options unique design touches together with a satin chrome end grille with matching brand badge and skid plate finishes, new hidden-type flip indicators, body-coloured cladding and unique 20-inch alloys in a classy 15-spoke turbine design.
Highlander variants additionally obtain unique entrance and rear skid plate designs, a full-width high-mounted LED brake gentle, and a separated hidden-type taillight design.
A collection of 9 exterior colors can be found together with the usual Creamy White, Graphite Gray, Sierra Burgundy, Moonlight Blue and Abyss Black. New optionally available premium hues embrace Shimmering Silver and Strong Emerald together with the Highlander-exclusive Olivine Gray and Gaia Forehead.
New options inside embrace a full-width centre air vent, a brand new four-spoke steering wheel with Highlander-exclusive two-tone premium end, together with a 12.3-inch Navigation system that includes Bluelink and a 12 speaker Infinity audio, and a 12.3-inch full LCD digital instrument cluster.
Security and safety are enhanced with the addition of a entrance centre aspect airbag and a Bluelink SOS emergency name button. Bringing further comfort is the Digital Centre Mirror (DCM) utilising its personal rear digicam, a extra highly effective 15W wi-fi smartphone charging pad, and USB C charging ports.
Extra luxuries for Highlander variants embrace heated and ventilated entrance and second-row seats now for each seven- and eight-seat variants, and wing-out aircraft-inspired second-row headrests.
Highlander variants acquire unique inside finishes, equivalent to unique quilted seat inserts, unique quilted and perforated door trim inserts, suede headlining and stainless- metal entrance speaker grilles, and door and cargo space scuff plates.
Elite variants characteristic black leather-based upholstery with premium quilting and cross line alloy look trim. Each Highlander variant is accessible with Black Nappa leather-based with luxurious quilting, Gloss Black/Pinstripe trim with the additional choices of Heat Gray and Darkish Khaki Nappa leather-based with distinctive wood-look trim depending on the outside color.
The 2023 Hyundai Palisade arrives in dealerships early August. As but, an ANCAP score is unavailable on the MY23 replace.
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